COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Fremont, J.C.
Date:
1845
Short Title:
Map Of An Exploring Expedition To The Rocky Mountains.
Publisher:
Blair and Rives
Publisher Location:
Washington
Type:
Book Map
Obj Height cm:
77
Obj Width cm:
131
Scale 1:
1,950,000
Note:
House Issue; map in case. Lacks the astronomical observations that appear in the first issue by the Senate. The large map of the west is one of the most interesting and beautiful government maps of the 1840's. It filled in many of the gaps in cartographic knowledge of the west. Charles Preuss was the cartographer. Fremont and Preuss mapped only what they saw along their routes, leaving large areas blank. Map is without color. Book is bound with full leather with "Executive Documents 2d Sess. 28th Cong." on the spine in gold.
Reference:
WC 115:2; Wheat 497; Howes F370.
State/Province:
California
State/Province:
Oregon
State/Province:
U.S. West
Region:
Rocky Mountains
Full Title:
Map Of An Exploring Expedition To The Rocky Mountains in the Year 1842, Oregon & North California In The Years 1843-44. By Brevet Capt. J. C. Fremont Of The Corps Of Topographical Engineers Under the orders of Col. J.J. Abert, Chief Of The Topographical Bureau. Lith. by E. Weber & Co. Baltimore, Md.
List No:
1833.001
Series No:
2
Engraver or Printer:
Weber, E. & Co.
Publication Author:
Fremont, J.C.
Pub Date:
1845
Pub Title:
Report of The Exploring Expedition to The Rocky Mountains in the Year 1842, and to Oregon and North California in the Years 1843-'44. (with map) Map Of An Exploring Expedition To The Rocky Mountains in the Year 1842, Oregon & North California In The Years 1843-44. By Brevet Capt. J. C. Fremont Of The Corps Of Topographical Engineers Under the orders of Col. J.J. Abert, Chief Of The Topographical Bureau. Lith. by E. Weber & Co. Baltimore, Md.
Pub Reference:
WC 115:2; Wheat 497; Howes F370.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
1833.000
Pub Type:
Exploration Book
Pub Maps:
1
Pub Height cm:
23
Pub Width cm:
16
Image No:
1833001
Authors:
Fremont, J.C.
Collection:
Rumsey Collection
Link To Source
Map Of An Exploring Expedition To The Rocky Mountains.
